Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Blackpool. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brentford are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Barmby.


0.00
Brentford kick off!
2.11
Showing composure, Steven Eadie picks a pass forward to Clive Rankin. Clive Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Peter Impey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Impey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.33
Matthew Thomson sees Benedetto Teodorani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Benedetto Teodorani plays the ball forward to Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
6.06
Clive Rankin passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Alberto Camacho provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Sebastian Diakite steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
8.12
Alberto Heskey knocks the ball forward to Eddie Craddock. Eddie Craddock plays a scrappy one-two with Jean Francois Espartero and advances towards the goal... Eddie Craddock rockets a shot on goal. Tommy Mccann effortlessly gets down and covers it.
9.16
Vitor Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Mendonca who takes it down. Kemal Mendonca makes a simple pass, allowing Eddie Craddock to run into the box. Steven Eadie comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Craddock. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
9.16
The referee points to the spot..
10.47
Jean Francois Espartero takes a stuttering run up. The ball flies into the bottom right corner - goal!!
15.17
Benedetto Teodorani flicks a high pass forward. Peter Impey comfortably collects the pass. Peter Impey skips past Phil Williams! Peter Impey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.23
Steven Eadie hoofs the ball up the pitch. Peter Impey shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.19
Vitor Pinheiro sees Jean Francois Espartero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Francois Espartero kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Mendonca but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.27
Jermaine Laycock flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Craddock who brings the ball under control. Eddie Craddock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
26.46
Clive Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
28.28
Matthew Thomson hacks Kemal Mendonca from behind! Matthew Thomson is warned by the referee! Kemal Mendonca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.59
Jermaine Laycock catches Clive Rankin on the ankles. The referee calls over Jermaine Laycock and shows him a yellow card! Clive Rankin runs off the knock.
33.14
Jermaine Laycock kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Mendonca. Kemal Mendonca tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.48
Alberto Heskey barges into Benedetto Teodorani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benedetto Teodorani stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.13
Ighli Ganz makes a simple pass to Clive Rankin. With great vision, Clive Rankin plays the ball forward to Peter Impey. Peter Impey plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Mckay and stumbles forward towards the goal... Peter Impey side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
44.52
Peter Insley kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Heskey. Alberto Heskey flicks a high ball forward to Jean Francois Espartero who takes it down. Jean Francois Espartero shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Danny Mike runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Danny Mike finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Blackpool also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Blackpool kick off!
48.37
Matthew Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Benedetto Teodorani controls it well on his chest. Benedetto Teodorani kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Impey. Peter Impey plays a quick one-two with Alberto Camacho and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Peter Impey provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
49.50
Alberto Camacho barges into Phil Williams. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Phil Williams hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.53
Jermaine Laycock hacks Clive Rankin from behind! Jermaine Laycock is warned by the referee! Clive Rankin runs off the knock.
54.41
Benedetto Teodorani threads the ball through to Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sol Croft punches it away to safety.
60.30
Brentford have made a substitution with Carl Lineker replacing Peter Insley .
67.15
Clive Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Simon Mckay controls it well on his chest. Simon Mckay sees Peter Impey just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Peter Impey strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.40
Steven Eadie flicks a high ball forward to Benedetto Teodorani who takes it down. Benedetto Teodorani flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Camacho who brings the ball under control. Alberto Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Impey. Peter Impey directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sol Croft didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.59
Clive Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho rushes past Phil Williams! Alberto Camacho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.02
Ighli Ganz flicks the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Teodorani. Benedetto Teodorani passes the ball forward to Alberto Camacho. Alberto Camacho threads a neat ball through to Peter Impey. Peter Impey shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.58
Brentford have made a substitution with Dietmar Ahrens replacing Jermaine Laycock .
79.17
Steven Eadie makes a probing pass to Benedetto Teodorani. Benedetto Teodorani plays the ball forward to Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.44
Vitor Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Jean Francois Espartero collects the pass. Jean Francois Espartero shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
83.32
Sebastian Diakite catches Benedetto Teodorani on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benedetto Teodorani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.53
Steven Eadie sweeps the ball up the wings. Alberto Camacho passes the ball forward to Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
85.04
Benedetto Teodorani sees Simon Mckay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Mckay threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alberto Camacho. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alberto Camacho provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but Sol Croft reads it well. Excellent keeping!
87.58
Steven Eadie runs forward with the ball. Steven Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Simon Mckay controls it well on his chest. Simon Mckay tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
12
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29.1%
70.9%
Play Area
31.4%
43%
25.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Camacho of Blackpool

Match Ratings
1.Sol Croft (GK)
7
2.Daniel Moss (DEF)
6
3.Peter Insley (DEF)
6
4.Phil Williams (DEF)
6
5.Sebastian Diakite (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Jermaine Laycock (MID)yellow card
5
7.Alberto Heskey (MID)yellow card
6
8.Vitor Pinheiro (MID)
6
9.Eddie Craddock (ATT)
6
10.Jean Francois Espartero (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Kemal Mendonca (ATT)
6
 
12.Carl Lineker (DEF)
6
13.Dietmar Ahrens (DEF)
6
14.Simon Potts (ATT)
0

1.Tommy Mccann (GK)
6
2.Ighli Ganz (DEF)
6
3.Matthew Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Steven Eadie (DEF)
8
5.Danny Mike (MID)
6
6.Benedetto Teodorani (MID)
8
7.Clive Rankin (MID)
8
8.Omer Bastin (MID)
6
9.Alberto Camacho (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
10.Peter Impey (ATT)
7
11.Simon Mckay (ATT)
6
 
12.James Chadwick (MID)
0
13.Omer Powell (GK)
0
14.George Johnson (MID)
0